2001 MLB Payrolls

by Team
Year
Total Payroll
1,962,841,814
League Min
200,000
Avg Salary
2,138,896
Player Count
1218
Team Count
30
Top Salary
Highest Payroll
New York Yankees ($112,287,143)
Lowest Payroll
Minnesota Twins ($24,130,000)
Team payrolls for 2001 are compiled as of opening day and are based only on players with contracts at that time. Players called up later in the season or added mid-season via trade are not considered as part of team payroll for a season.

Payrolls by Team

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yearteamrosterleaguedivisionteam payrollwlranklg rkmlb rklast year payrolltop salary
2001New York Yankeesteam rosterALEast112,287,143956513392,938,260Derek Jeter (8)
2001Boston Red Soxteam rosterALEast109,675,8338279271581,210,333Manny Ramirez (6)
2001Los Angeles Dodgersteam rosterNLWest109,105,9538676371290,725,953Kevin Brown (2)
2001New York Metsteam rosterNLEast93,674,4288280391679,759,762Mike Piazza (4)
2001Cleveland Indiansteam rosterALCentral92,660,001917114776,508,334Juan Gonzalez (21)
2001Atlanta Bravesteam rosterNLEast91,936,166887415982,732,500Greg Maddux (9)
2001Texas Rangersteam rosterALWest88,633,50073894102170,785,000Alex Rodriguez (1)
2001Arizona Diamondbacksteam rosterNLWest85,247,999927013677,880,333Randy Johnson (5)
2001St. Louis Cardinalsteam rosterNLCentral78,333,333936912463,993,023Mark McGwire (16)
2001Toronto Blue Jaysteam rosterALEast76,895,9998082381746,363,332Carlos Delgado (3)
2001Seattle Marinersteam rosterALWest74,720,8341164611159,215,000Aaron Sele (65)
2001Baltimore Oriolesteam rosterALEast74,279,54063984132883,141,198Brady Anderson (61)
2001Colorado Rockiesteam rosterNLWest71,541,33473895122264,130,857Larry Walker (13)
2001Chicago White Soxteam rosterALCentral65,628,6678379361431,159,000Frank Thomas (23)
2001Chicago Cubsteam rosterNLCentral64,515,8338874361062,129,333Sammy Sosa (9)
2001San Francisco Giantsteam rosterNLWest63,280,167907224853,541,000Barry Bonds (19)
2001Houston Astrosteam rosterNLCentral60,387,667936911552,356,667Craig Biggio (48)
2001Pittsburgh Piratesteam rosterNLCentral57,760,833621006163029,561,667Brian Giles (55)
2001Tampa Bay Devil Raysteam rosterALEast56,980,000621005142964,407,910Greg Vaughn (38)
2001Detroit Tigersteam rosterALCentral49,356,16766964112561,740,167Dean Palmer (52)
2001Cincinnati Redsteam rosterNLCentral48,784,00066965152644,217,500Ken Griffey (9)
2001Anaheim Angelsteam rosterALWest47,735,1687587392055,766,667Tim Salmon (79)
2001Milwaukee Brewersteam rosterNLCentral45,099,33368944142435,782,833Jeff Hammonds (79)
2001Philadelphia Philliesteam rosterNLEast41,663,8338676281146,947,667Mike Lieberthal (88)
2001San Diego Padresteam rosterNLWest38,882,83379834101854,971,000Trevor Hoffman (72)
2001Florida Marlinsteam rosterNLEast35,562,50076864111919,870,000Cliff Floyd (112)
2001Kansas City Royalsteam rosterALCentral35,422,50065975122723,132,500Roberto Hernandez (95)
2001Montreal Exposteam rosterNLEast34,849,50068945132333,527,666Vladimir Guerrero (95)
2001Oakland Athleticsteam rosterALWest33,810,7501026022232,121,833Johnny Damon (64)
2001Minnesota Twinsteam rosterALCentral24,130,0008577251315,654,500Brad Radke (48)
30 record(s)

Top 100 Salaries

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rankplayerteamsalary
1Alex RodriguezTexas Rangers22,000,000
2Kevin BrownLos Angeles Dodgers15,714,286
3Carlos DelgadoToronto Blue Jays13,650,000
4Mike PiazzaNew York Mets13,571,429
5Randy JohnsonArizona Diamondbacks13,350,000
6Manny RamirezBoston Red Sox13,050,000
7Pedro MartinezBoston Red Sox13,000,000
8Derek JeterNew York Yankees12,600,000
9Ken GriffeyCincinnati Reds12,500,000
9Greg MadduxAtlanta Braves12,500,000
9Sammy SosaChicago Cubs12,500,000
12Bernie WilliamsNew York Yankees12,357,143
13Shawn GreenLos Angeles Dodgers12,166,667
13Larry WalkerColorado Rockies12,166,667
15Raul MondesiToronto Blue Jays11,500,000
16Mark McGwireSt. Louis Cardinals11,000,000
17Mike HamptonColorado Rockies10,500,000
18Chipper JonesAtlanta Braves10,333,333
19Barry BondsSan Francisco Giants10,300,000
19Roger ClemensNew York Yankees10,300,000
21Juan GonzalezCleveland Indians10,000,000
21Mike MussinaNew York Yankees10,000,000
23Frank ThomasChicago White Sox9,927,000
24Gary SheffieldLos Angeles Dodgers9,916,667
25Chan Ho ParkLos Angeles Dodgers9,900,000
rankplayerteamsalary
26Al LeiterNew York Mets9,750,000
27Chuck FinleyCleveland Indians9,666,667
28Tom GlavineAtlanta Braves9,500,000
29Darren DreifortLos Angeles Dodgers9,400,000
30David WellsChicago White Sox9,250,000
31Mariano RiveraNew York Yankees9,150,000
32Brian JordanAtlanta Braves9,100,000
33Ray DurhamChicago White Sox9,000,000
33Matt WilliamsArizona Diamondbacks9,000,000
33Rafael PalmeiroTexas Rangers9,000,000
33Barry LarkinCincinnati Reds9,000,000
37Kevin AppierNew York Mets8,500,000
38Greg VaughnTampa Bay Rays8,250,000
39Andruw JonesAtlanta Braves8,200,000
39Ivan RodriguezTexas Rangers8,200,000
41Ray LankfordSt. Louis Cardinals8,100,000
42Jay BellArizona Diamondbacks8,050,000
43Kenny LoftonCleveland Indians8,000,000
43John SmoltzAtlanta Braves8,000,000
43Robin VenturaNew York Mets8,000,000
46Jim ThomeCleveland Indians7,875,000
47David JusticeNew York Yankees7,800,000
48Javy LopezAtlanta Braves7,750,000
48Roberto AlomarCleveland Indians7,750,000
48Brad RadkeMinnesota Twins7,750,000
rankplayerteamsalary
48Craig BiggioHouston Astros7,750,000
52Eric KarrosLos Angeles Dodgers7,500,000
52Kenny RogersTexas Rangers7,500,000
52Dean PalmerDetroit Tigers7,500,000
55Carl EverettBoston Red Sox7,333,333
55Brian GilesPittsburgh Pirates7,333,333
57Joey HamiltonToronto Blue Jays7,250,000
57Nomar GarciaparraBoston Red Sox7,250,000
57Vinny CastillaTampa Bay Rays7,250,000
57Paul O'NeillNew York Yankees7,250,000
61Brady AndersonBaltimore Orioles7,200,000
61Denny NeagleColorado Rockies7,200,000
63Shane ReynoldsHouston Astros7,166,667
64Johnny DamonOakland Athletics7,100,000
65Dante BichetteBoston Red Sox7,000,000
65David SeguiBaltimore Orioles7,000,000
65Aaron SeleSeattle Mariners7,000,000
65Andy PettitteNew York Yankees7,000,000
65Darren OliverTexas Rangers7,000,000
70Pedro AstacioColorado Rockies6,850,000
71Todd ZeileNew York Mets6,833,333
72Rick ReedNew York Mets6,750,000
72Trevor HoffmanSan Diego Padres6,750,000
72Jose OffermanBoston Red Sox6,750,000
75John OlerudSeattle Mariners6,700,000
rankplayerteamsalary
76Darryl KileSt. Louis Cardinals6,666,667
76Andy BenesSt. Louis Cardinals6,666,667
78Robb NenSan Francisco Giants6,600,000
79Jeffrey HammondsMilwaukee Brewers6,500,000
79Jeff BagwellHouston Astros6,500,000
79Curt SchillingArizona Diamondbacks6,500,000
79Tim SalmonAnaheim Angels6,500,000
79Kevin TapaniChicago Cubs6,500,000
79Jamie MoyerSeattle Mariners6,500,000
79Fred McGriffTampa Bay Rays6,500,000
86Jeff ShawLos Angeles Dodgers6,383,333
87John ValentinBoston Red Sox6,350,000
88Mike LieberthalPhiladelphia Phillies6,333,333
88Jim EdmondsSt. Louis Cardinals6,333,333
90Cal RipkenBaltimore Orioles6,300,000
90Tino MartinezNew York Yankees6,300,000
92Jose LimaHouston Astros6,250,000
92Mike LansingBoston Red Sox6,250,000
94Kevin YoungPittsburgh Pirates6,125,000
95Roberto HernandezKansas City Royals6,000,000
95Andres GalarragaTexas Rangers6,000,000
95Sterling HitchcockSan Diego Padres6,000,000
95Chuck KnoblauchNew York Yankees6,000,000
95Andy AshbyLos Angeles Dodgers6,000,000
95Vladimir GuerreroMontreal Expos6,000,000
rankplayerteamsalary
95Jeff KentSan Francisco Giants6,000,000
95Charles NagyCleveland Indians6,000,000
102 record(s)